2011 Played in all 17 matches in his first season at UMass Boston … Scored a combined four goals, while also tallying two assists … Scored his first goal, the game-winner, and earned his first assist with the Beacons in the season opener at Suffolk University on September 7 … Recorded one goal in three straight matches starting on October 5-12 … Earned his second helper of the campaign on September 29 in the 2-0 win over Becker College … Totaled 25 shots on the year, with 11 of those ending up on target.

PERSONAL/HIGH SCHOOL Graduated from Winchester High School in 2007 ... Named All-Middlesex All-Star and team captain ... Three-time varsity letter winner with the soccer team ... Son of Michael and Randi Purchia ... Has one sister, Liz and one brother, Brian ... Majoring in Political Science